A day in West Virginia

This past Sunday I was traveling back from Ohio with my girlfriend. Our travel took us through West Virginia. Not being in a rush, we spent a few additional hours exploring the state. Our first stop, Charleston to see the Capitol.

We parked to the east of the capitol and both my companion and I needed to use the facilities. A public building like the capitol seemed as good as any place to find a restroom.

Parking on the side of the building, we came first to the side entrance.



The side entrance to the capitol was locked.

We followed the sidewalk around to the front. We found a statue of General Stonewall Jackson along the way.



At last we came to the front of the building and the statue, Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight.



All the doors to the capitol were secured and we had to go to the Exxon nearby to find a restroom.

Our next stop was the New River Gorge Bridge. We took US 60 and WV 16 to get there. It was a beautiful drive.

Arriving at US 19, we turned north to cross the gorge.

The bridge doesn't seem too exciting from the car.



You would have no idea you are driving over this.



We pulled into the Visitor Center and checked out the exhibits, as well as the observation decks. They have one by the Center for looking down the gorge, as well as a walkway leading to great views of the bridge.





The bridge replaced the Fayette Station Bridge which is visible down in the gorge.



Speaking of Fayette, did you know Fayetteville, WV is the coolest small town? It says so on the sign!



Of course driving through West Virginia, we sang some John Denver!